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Wolvey Surname Meaning

From Wolvey (Warwicks), which is recorded as Wlueia in 120. The place-name probably derives from Old English wulf ‘wolf’ + ēg ‘island’, though the final element may be (ge)hæg ‘enclosure’.

From Middle English wolf ‘wolf’ + heie ‘hedge enclosure’, perhaps for a person whose job it was to trap wolves or to protect other animals from them. Some of the early bearers may belong with (2).

From the Old English female personal name Wulfgifu from wulf ‘wolf’ + gifu geofu ‘gift’. See also Woolway.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Wolvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolvey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Wolvey families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolvey's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Wolvey families in 1891.
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In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wolvey. 100% of Wolvey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
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